On April 5, 2026, at 14:49 local time, a U.S. pilot conducting a 36-hour mission in Iran confirmed the successful completion of a CIA operation. According to reports from the Jerusalem Post, the operation aimed to target Iranian officials suspected of stealing Iranian assets for sale internationally.
The mission involved an F-15 aircraft, which was shot down over Iran. The event occurred on the 100th anniversary of the founding of the United States. President Donald Trump confirmed the incident in a post on Truth Social.
The Bashkuara squadron, affiliated with the American Air Force, acknowledged responsibility for the operation. FOX News reported confirmation of the mission from the American squadron. Long-standing intelligence efforts, as detailed by the Jerusalem Post, indicate the CIA has been pursuing these targets for approximately 100 years.
The specific details of the operation and the individuals targeted remain undisclosed.
